Cold air blowing into town later this week has many forecasters raising their eyebrows at the possibility of snow developing across the Northeast region.
Forecasts released by the National Weather Service indicate blustery conditions will remain a bit longer in Maryland, with winds peaking around 20 mph before eventually calming by Wednesday.
Through Wednesday, the weather will remain mostly sunny with temperatures peaking in the mid- to high-60s.
Conditions begin to change by Thursday, when states across the U.S. Northeast are at risk of seeing the first snowflakes of the season.
Forecasters say the possibility of snow this week is the result of a southward-dipping jet stream expected to bring colder Canadian air into the region.
"As the storm moves through, some communities could see their first snowflakes of the season, with the greatest potential for accumulating snow in the highest elevations," AccuWeather expert meteorologist Alyssa Glenny said in a statement.
Officials warn that any accumulating snow is likely to mix with rain in lower elevation areas, erasing any potential snow accumulation.
In Maryland, snow appears guaranteed in the state's Garrett and Allegany counties in latest forecast maps provided by AccuWeather. As for the remainder the of the state, residents will be dealt with several rainy days.
Authorities say the highest chances for rain and thunderstorms this week will be on Thursday and Friday. NWS timelines suggest rain and thunderstorms are likely around 1 p.m. for both days.
While temperatures on Thursday will be in the low-60s, residents are urged to bundle up as Friday readings are forecast to peak in the high 40s.
A chance for rain is possible for Saturday, although NWS puts the likelihood at about 20%.
Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Light southeast wind.
Thursday: A chance of rain, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A slight chance of rain before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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